The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1567 No Need Be Hasty

Roxanne couldn't help but feel a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after making calls for the entire afternoon.

She had contacted almost all of the medicinal herb suppliers that had previously collaborated with the research institute.

If I can't find an up-to-par partner, my only choice will be to put more effort into sealing the deal with Jack. In that case, the research institute will be in a disadvantageous position. Roxanne couldn't figure out any solution even as evening arrived. At that moment, Lucian called.

She recomposed herself before answering the phone.

"Are you getting off work now?" His voice was filled with concern.

Hearing his voice, Roxanne felt unbidden grievances surge within her. Still, she forced a chuckle as she didn't want to let her emotions show.

do today, so I can get off work anytime. What's

frowned slightly as he sensed something amiss about her tone. "I'll go

when she heard he was coming. A hint of anticipation crept into her heart as a genuine smile

stopped talking and hung up the phone. Roxanne was worried he might discover her downheartedness when they met later, so she tried her best

you leaving yet? Is the matter regarding the supply of medicinal herbs

as before after she talked to

was further touched after listening

since you just returned from overseas and lack connections. I'll have to trouble you to pay more attention to the operations at the factory,

before bidding Roxanne farewell. Then, she got off work first while

left when Lucian called and informed

she saw Lucian leaning against the car and looking down

of him concentrating on his phone. She hastily approached him,

mischief and caught

on her lips, and chirped, "I saw you the

his phone and gentlemanly helped her open